Course content

Medical microbiology is a subject where basic knowledge of microbiology is in focus. In the course one learns more about medical microbiology with a focus on bacteriology and virology. Introduction to bacteriology includes the structure and properties of bacteria, both as a normal flora and as a pathogen. You learn more about bacterial cells such as morphology, virulence factors, genetics and growth factors. You will learn more about diagnostics in medical microbiology, with a focus on bacteriology and virology. This includes laboratory technology within agglutination, biochemical and serological analysis, culture, identification and resistance determination of bacteria and reference systems, as well as identification of virus by PCR. Furthermore, one looks at how infectious disease can occur and learns more about selected pathogenic microorganisms. Other important areas in medical microbiology such as epidemiology, virology, infection control and antimicrobial strategies are also included in the course. In the course you will learn more about innovative thinking and innovation, and you will learn more about scientific writing, literature search and communication.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student:

• Has knowledge of medical microbiology and the importance of microorganisms in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of infectious diseases
• Has knowledge of bacteria and viruses that can cause infectious disease
• Has knowledge of prokaryotic genetics, taxonomy, growth conditions and virulence
• Has knowledge of viruses and classification of viruses
• Has knowledge of eukaryotic micro ogranisms and their role in infectious diseases
• Has knowledge of normal flora, key concepts in medical microbiology, infection control and epidemiology
• Has the knowledge of detection methods of bacteria and virus in biological specimens as well as quality assurance of these methods
• Has knowledge about antimicrobial resistance
• Has knowledge of sustainability, innovation and innovation processes

Skills - the student:

• Can master hygiene procedures in connection with laboratory work with biological material
• Can master techniques for identifying bacteria and virus
• Can master the techniques for determining the resistance of bacteria
• Can apply common methods in medical microbiology to analysis of sample material
• Can reflect on their own learning and execution of laboratory work
• Can apply innovation tools

Competence - the student:

• Are able to convey the appearance of bacteria and virus, ability to cause disease and detection methods
• Are able to read and communicate scientific literature
• Are able to collaborate in groups and work purposefully to solve a problem

Learning methods and activities

The course has an expected work load of approx. 200 h, where organized activities constitutes: lectures approx. 20 h, 2 day innovation camp, laboratory course 20 h.

Theoretical part: Lectures and compulsory group work. Compulsory presentation in class.

Practical part: Compulsory laboratory work (16 hours).

Mandatory assignments

Participation in laboratory work and oral presentation (100 %).

Submission of group work. Compulsory attendance during the students presentation and the laboratory theory (100%).

Innovation project.

Approved compulsory work is valid for four semesters.

Compulsory assignments

• Lab courses
• Group assignment and other student activites
• Innovation project

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

HBIOA1003 Biochemistry with cell biology

Course materials

Textbook information is published annually via the learning platform

Credit reductions